Individual Consultant (Local)

About the Organization

UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.

We promote gender equality and empower women, girls and young people to take control of their bodies and their futures. We work with partners in more than 150 countries to provide access to a wide range of sexual and reproductive health services, with the goal of ending unmet need for family planning, preventable maternal death and gender-based violence and harmful practices including child marriage female genital mutilation by 2030.

Job Description

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the leading United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. With a focus on promoting sexual and reproductive health, reproductive rights, and gender equality, UNFPA’s India Country Office collaborates closely with the Government of India and diverse partners to advance the goals outlined in the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

UNFPA India is currently implementing its 10th Country Programme (CP-10) for the period 2023-2027. The CP-10 envisions an inclusive India where every woman and young person, including those from the most vulnerable groups, can enjoy gender equality, fully realise their sexual and reproductive health and rights, and actively contribute to sustainable development. To achieve these goals, UNFPA India has set an ambitious non-core resource mobilisation target of USD 30 million over five years.

As part of its broader partnerships and resource mobilisation strategy, UNFPA India is advancing key initiatives such as the Coalition for Reproductive Justice in Business (CRJB), a multi-stakeholder platform that supports private sector actors to adopt and institutionalise workplace practices promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, and the overall well-being of women employees.

In addition, UNFPA India is deepening its engagement in South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) to leverage India’s expertise and experiences in areas such as reproductive health, gender equality, and youth empowerment. Through SSTC, UNFPA facilitates knowledge exchange and capacity-building partnerships across developing countries, positioning India as a key contributor to global development cooperation.

To drive the achievement of these goals, UNFPA India is seeking to hire a Resource Mobilisation and Partnerships Consultant with proven expertise in fundraising, cultivating partnerships across sectors, and advancing strategic initiatives that promote SRHR, gender equality, and SSTC. The Consultant will play a key role in expanding UNFPA’s donor base, strengthening engagement with the private sector, and supporting initiatives such as the CRJB and SSTC collaboration efforts with other countries in the Global South.

The Resource Mobilisation and Partnerships Consultant will be based at the UNFPA India Country Office in New Delhi and will report to the Resource Mobilisation and Partnerships Specialist.

Job Responsibilities

(Description of services, activities, or outputs)

• Support development of a strong donor and partner pipeline by identifying aligned funding opportunities and cultivating strategic partnerships
• Contribute to the achievement of UNFPA India’s non-core resource mobilisation targets by driving donor engagement and supporting high-quality concept and proposal submissions
• Research on donor priorities, funding windows, and submission processes to inform engagement strategies and proposal alignment
• Contribute to the development of compelling donor-facing materials including presentations, briefing notes, and concept pitches
• Assist the RM Specialist in coordinating across thematic, innovations, and state teams to identify priority areas for resource mobilisation
• Maintain accurate records of donor engagement and support ongoing knowledge management for RM efforts
• Coordinate with thematic, innovations, and state teams to synthesise inputs and ensure proposals reflect technical soundness and programmatic priorities
• Identify and engage corporate partners whose business strategies align with CRJB’s value proposition across SRHR priority areas
• Support onboarding of private sector partners by contributing to executive briefings
• Support the RM Specialist in the design and implementation of SSTC initiatives, including preparation of project documents, coordination with partner countries and institutions, and UNFPA country and regional offices.
• Work closely with the Communications team to develop and implement a donor communication and visibility plan that highlights UNFPA’s results and impact stories.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Master's / Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Social Work, Communications, Marketing, International Relations, or related disciplines.

Experience:

• Master's Degree - 2 year(s) experience OR Bachelor's Degree - 4 year(s) experience.
• Progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in fundraising particularly in the development sector, with a track record of building meaningful partnerships and resource mobilisation.
• Understanding of sexual and reproductive health, family planning and gender and human rights.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and compelling manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with the international development landscape and donor requirements.
• Good knowledge of the donor ecosystem and development actors.
• Ability to identify and propose innovative solutions for increased resource mobilisation.
• Strong written and oral communications skills are essential.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to exercise tact in interacting with partners.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to work, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with donor requirements, guidelines, and reporting mechanisms.

Languages:

• Fluency in English is mandatory. Working knowledge of one of the Indian official languages is desirable. Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.

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